Information Security and Compliance Manager, Aptem
£59.5-70k
Apprenticeship & traineeship management system
Be an early applicant
Apprenticeship & traineeship management system
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
£59.5-70k
101-200 employees
Company mission
To create innovations that unleash new levels of efficiency, productivity and personal growth.
Role
Who you are
- This role will suit a proactive person who thrives on using their initiative, can come up with practical solutions when solving problems and is comfortable with ambiguity
- The right candidate will be outcome-focused and adept at managing their own time and priorities to work with impact
- Proven experience in an information security, risk, or compliance management role
- Prior experience as a DPO, ideally within a growing SaaS business
- Strong knowledge of information security standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus etc.)
- Experience leading audits and compliance certifications
- Strong, professional communication skills across all channels (face-to-face, email, Teams, presentations, calls, etc.)
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and to manage sensitive and confidential information
- Strong project management skills
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Experienced with engaging and managing stakeholders at all levels
- Rigorous focus on quality and process improvement
- Ability to deliver own work to the very highest standards
- Helps others maintain and improve work output quality through continuous feedback and coaching
- Demonstrated track record of implementing process improvements with proven business results
- Demonstrates good personal organisation and close attention to detail
- High ethical standards and integrity
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and proactive Information Security and Compliance Manager to lead our information security, data protection and compliance activities
- This role is critical in ensuring that our systems, data and processes are secure, resilient, and compliant with relevant legal and regulatory requirements
- You will act as the subject matter expert for information security and compliance, working closely with technical teams, leadership, and external stakeholders to manage risk and promote a strong security culture across the organisation
- We are a remote-first company, and this role can either be a remote role based within the UK, or hybrid based in our London office
- Review, develop and maintain Aptem’s compliance and information security framework
- Own and maintain company policies and procedures
- Lead compliance activities, including those aligned with ISO 27001 and 9001
- Conduct risk assessments, audits and gap analyses, and manage remediation plans
- Monitor emerging security threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices
- Provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior leadership
- Develop and deliver training programmes for employees on security and compliance-related topics
- Serve as the primary point of contact with regulatory bodies and other external organisations
- Incident management, including investigating compliance incidents and breaches, and recommending corrective actions
- Lead initiatives to enhance awareness and commitment to compliance and ethical standards
- Act as Aptem’s Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Aptem develops technology solutions for the vocational training, further education and employment services sectors. Its core software enables educators to deliver professional training and courses, as well as assist students with employment and apprenticeship skills.
Education providers face many pains when integrating technology, namely the cost and complication of running multiple systems to manage day-to-day operations. Aptem's all-in-one platform combines tools like virtual classrooms with onboarding and recruitment features, ensuring everything its users need is in one place.
The company has deeply ingrained industry experience and a proven track record of working with leading organisations and institutions - such as HMRC, the University of Cambridge and the NHS - a key factor in attracting some of the largest training providers in the UK. Funding, the company says, is testament it is "going in the right direction", with investment allowing it to further deliver on its vision.
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Company
Company HQ
London, UK
Leadership
Richard Alberg
(CEO)Previously Chief Executive at Psychometric Services, Senior VP at Kenexa, Director at Spring Fine Foods Distribution, Non Executive Chairman at LaunchPad Recruits, Non Executive Director at Protocol, and Founder and Director at Corndel Ltd.
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